Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc
The charitable purpose of the foundation is to empower black individuals and persons of color (POC) within the creative realm. Through a robust program of education, philanthropy, and activism, the bbf aims to actively dismantle the structures of systemic racism that have long pervaded our society.
Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc gave $45K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), top state New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $43,499
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Door ($15K). Together the top 3 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Door New York, NY | Youth Development | $15,000 |
| Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Washington, DC | Civil Rights Advocacy | $15,000 |
| The Friends of the UWI Development and Endowment Fund Inc Miami, FL | Student Assistance | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,499 | $450,611 | $412,112 | $45,000 | 3 |
About Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $43K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc is led by Karren Dunkley, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Karren Dunkley
President
New on the 2023 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Blackwood
Chairman
New on the 2023 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cortni Haughton
Director
New on the 2023 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tristan Derima
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc
How much does Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc give each year?
Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc gave $45K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc give grants?
Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and Florida (33%).
Does Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc?
Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc reported $43K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $451K.
What is Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc?
Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $43K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc's EIN?
Brandon Blackwood Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3303759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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